Laverne Cox Stars in and Co-Creates New Sitcom 'Clean Slate'

The Prime Video series explores family, identity, and healing, drawing from Cox's personal experiences growing up in Alabama.

Laverne Cox plays Desiree Slate, a trans woman returning to her Alabama hometown to reconnect with her estranged father in the sitcom 'Clean Slate'.
The series, co-created by Cox and produced by the late Norman Lear, blends humor and social commentary to address topics like trans identity and family dynamics.
Cox drew on her own childhood experiences and trauma to shape the character of Desiree, making the show deeply personal and emotionally resonant.
The show aims to provide representation for trans and marginalized communities while maintaining a comedic and accessible tone.
Set against a backdrop of increasing anti-trans policies in the U.S., Cox emphasizes resilience and the importance of finding joy through storytelling.